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Download the 2019-20 Annual Report Annual Report 2019–20 2 Austroads Ltd l Annual Report 2019–20 l Overview Overview Contents Austroads is the peak organisation Overview 2 of Australasian road transport and Chair’s Report 5 traffic agencies. Chief Executive’s Report 7 Austroads members are collectively responsible for managing more than Work Program 8 900,000 kilometres of roads valued at more than $250 billion, representing the single largest community asset in Australia and New Zealand. Governance 9 Austroads’ purpose is to support our member organisations to deliver an Activities 9 improved Australasian road transport network. One that meets the future Structure 10 needs of the community, industry and economy. A road network that is safer for all users and provides vital and reliable connections to places and people. Awards 11 A network that uses resources wisely and is mindful of its impact on the environment. World Road Association 13 To succeed in this task, we undertake leading-edge road and transport NEVDIS 14 research which underpins our input to policy development and published guidance on the design, construction and management of the road network Assets Program 17 and its associated infrastructure. We administer the National Exchange of Vehicle and Driver Information Network Program 28 System (NEVDIS), a unique national system which enables road authorities to interact across state borders and directly supports the transport and Safety Program 37 automotive industries. Future Vehicles and In 2019 we acquired Transport Certification Australia Ltd (TCA). This trusted Technology Program 48 partner to government, technology providers and industry stakeholders provides assurance services relating to transport technologies and data to Knowledge Sharing 56 enable improved public purpose outcomes from road transport. Austroads’ collective approach delivers value for money, encourages shared Financials and Directors’ Reports 64 knowledge and drives consistency for road users. Abbreviations 79 Members (at 30 June 2020) • Transport for NSW • Department of Transport Victoria • Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads • Main Roads Western Australia • Department for Infrastructure and Transport South Australia Austroads Annual Report 2019–20 • Department of State Growth Tasmania Published: October 2020 • Department of Infrastructure, Planning and Logistics Northern Territory Austroads publication number: • Transport Canberra and City Services Directorate, Australian Capital Territory AP-C20-20 ISBN: 978-1-922382-30-6 • Commonwealth Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications Address: Level 9, 287 Elizabeth Street, • Australian Local Government Association Sydney NSW 2000, Australia Phone: +61 2 8265 3300 • New Zealand Transport Agency. Email: [email protected] Web: www.austroads.com.au Cover photo: The road to the Grampians National Park in Victoria leads to ancient Aboriginal rock art paintings and shelters, majestic waterfalls, and awe-inspiring mountain panoramas. Austroads Ltd l Annual Report 2019–20 l Overview 3 Highlights PUBLICATION DOWNLOADS 2019–20 WORK PROGRAM EXPENDITURE 2019–20 13,616 2,818 $466,887 $158,971 258,600 $5,420,384 63,012 $1,493,262 $2,957,106 Guides Test Methods + Specifications Assets Future Vehicles & Technology Reports Conference Papers Network Corporate Safety AUSTROADS FUNDING CONTRIBUTION SHARES 2019–20 $3,000,000 Work Program Membership $2,500,000 $2,000,000 $1,500,000 $1,000,000 $500,000 $0 CMWTH NSW Vic Qld NZ WA SA Tas NT ACT ALGA 4 Austroads Ltd l Annual Report 2019–20 l Overview 2019–20 HIGHLIGHTS: INCOME 2019–20 $ 10.5 million $346,000 $55,191 research work $512,323 $15,910 program expenditure $14,216,652 Membership contributions 25 NEVDIS full-time Interest equivalent staff Special programs and projects Other ($55,191) Publications ($15,910) 43 $11,649,381 projects completed EXPENDITURE 2019–20 256 million $578,266 $12,763 NEVDIS transactions $10,496,610 $5,207,968 Work program 177 Corporate publications and NEVDIS webinars produced Special programs and projects Publications 338,000 $5,845,240 publications accessed 2.9 million web page views 20,000 webinar participants Austroads Ltd l Annual Report 2019–20 l Overview 5 Chair’s Report This year is the final year of the his leadership of the project and his 2016-2020 strategic plan. The plan more than seven years service to the started Austroads on a journey of Austroads Board, more than three years transformation that will continue with the as Deputy Chair. delivery of the 2020-2024 strategy. Warm congratulations are due to each The 2016–2020 plan delivered 164 of the people recognised with Austroads projects, 575 publications and 107 awards. The awards recognise the webinars. In the time of the plan contribution of individuals to the Neil Scales, OBE Austroads invested more than $44.1 Austroads work program. In particular, million in research, practitioners I acknowledge the work of the people downloaded more than 1.35 million who received outstanding service A significant publications, and NEVDIS enabled more awards: Mick Savage from IPWEA, achievement during than 790 million transactions. John Donbavand from NZTA and Michael Tziotis from ARRB. These three A significant achievement during the last year was outstanding recipients have served on “ the last year was the funding of the Austroads Task Forces and working the funding of the Safety Program by NEVDIS income. groups for many years, directing NEDVIS surplus also funds Austroads Safety Program by projects and providing expert advice. administration. This progress towards Thank you to all award recipients for NEVDIS income. self-funding has allowed membership your exceptional service. financial contributions to remain capped at 2016–17 levels, which was a 10% The 2019-20 year continued to decrease on the 2015–16 contributions. see restructures within transport agencies resulting in changes to the In December 2019 I had the pleasure Austroads Board. of launching the Guide to Temporary Traffic Management in Brisbane. The In January Shane Gregory resigned from Guide is the culmination of a four- the Board. At the July 2020 meeting year collaborative project between Louise McCormick was appointed Austroads, Australasian transport Deputy Chair. Louise is General agencies and industry. The 10-part Manager for Transport and Civil Services Guide has been designed to improve Division with the Northern Territory’s the safety of people working on our Department of Infrastructure, Planning roads and all road users. The safety and Logistics. She has served on the at road worksites project is a board Austroads Board for nearly three years priority that will continue into 2020-21 and is an Executive Engineer, Chartered with delivery of the Temporary Traffic Fellow and Senior Civil/Structural Management Training Framework and Engineer with 19 years experience in Prequalification Scheme. This important the public and private sectors. Louise work will play a significant role in has played a key role in the ongoing safeguarding road workers and road success of the Austroads Board and I users at temporary sites. am looking forward to working with her as Deputy Chair. As a board priority project, the safety at road worksites project was This year I have also had the pleasure of supervised by then Austroads Deputy welcoming James Corrigan (Australian Chair Shane Gregory. Shane provided Capital Territory), Robyn Seymour leadership to the project and was (Victoria), Jessica Hall (Commonwealth), crucial to its delivery. In 2020 Shane Gary Swain (Tasmania) and John was awarded the Austroads Medal, Hardwick (New South Wales). only the 11th recipient in the awards In addition to changes at Board 30-year history. The Medal is only level, we had significant changes to awarded to people who have made an Austroads senior staff. In October David exceptional contribution to Austroads Francis, Austroads Chief Operating and achievement of its objectives over Officer retired. David had worked at a sustained period. Shane’s well- Austroads for more than 16 years. deserved award was in recognition of 6 Austroads Ltd l Annual Report 2019–20 l Overview I have been impressed with how “ adaptable Board members, staff, task force members and project teams have been as we have moved to online collaboration in the face of COVID. Neil Scales launches the Austroads Guide to Temporary Traffic Management He was awarded the Austroads research and technical guidance. The Medal for Outstanding Service and quality of work is due to the diligence the Centre for Pavement Engineering and commitment shown by Austroads Education Certificate of Appreciation programs and their project managers. for his significant contribution to the On behalf of the Board I offer thanks professionalism of Austroads and its for your energy and dedication. The strong relationships with stakeholders. National Exchange of Vehicle and Driver He was replaced by Dr Geoff Allan. Information System (NEVDIS) team has Geoff’s most recent experience was as also delivered an excellent result both Chief Operating Officer for the National financially and operationally. Transport Commission. Thank you to everyone who has In April, Nick Koukoulas, Austroads contributed to Austroads work over the Chief Executive, retired after more than last 12 months. I have been impressed five years in the role. Nick provided with how adaptable Board members, outstanding leadership in this role. staff, task force members and project In particular he moulded business
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